Unit 1 Lesson 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 William Blackstone | Divided the British law into four volumes and themes. |
| Divine Rights of Kings | A theory that those of royal birth have a "divine right" to rule. |
| English Bill of Rights (1689) | William and Mary signed this to become English monarchs. |
| Laws of Nature | The laws of God concerning creation as quoted in the Bible. |
| Leviathan (1651) | Government is necessary to give people peace and security. |
| John Locke | He defended the claim that men are by nature free and equal. |
| Magna Carta (1215) | Stated restrictions to the Kings power and granted Barons rights. |
| Charles de Montesquieu | Defined the principle of separation of powers. |
| Moses (Judeo-Christian Biblical Law) | This regulated almost every aspect of Jewish life. |
| Petition of Right (1628) | Barred arresting or punishment without cause. |
| Social Contract (1743) | A belief that government should act for the good of all people. |
| Two Treatises of Government | Essay rejecting monarchs have a "divine right" to rule. |
| Unalienable Rights | Rights that are a gift from the creator to the individual. |
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